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    Shi vs. Ming Shu

    Shi by Alfred Sung bottle

    Shi

    Alfred Sung
    Eau de Parfum2000
    Very similar
    Ming Shu by Yves Rocher bottle

    Ming Shu

    Yves Rocher
    Eau de Toilette1990
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shi vs. Ming Shu
    ShiMing Shu
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20001990
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerIlias Ermenidis—
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shi

    Floral
    Citrus
    Aquatic
    Leather
    Musky
    Smoky
    Fresh
    White Floral

    Ming Shu

    Floral
    Aquatic
    Marine
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Woody
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Water LilyRice LeafMandarin Orange
    Aquatic NotesPeach
    Heart
    Orange BlossomFrangipani
    Water LilyLotus
    Base
    BirchMusk
    MuskCedarSandalwoodVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shi vs. Ming Shu
    ShiMing Shu
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Here's the thing about Shi: it won't announce itself. No fireworks. No drama. Just clean, cool, almost-transparent calm. The aquatic opening is soft, the florals arrive without fanfare.Shi
    Some fragrances shout. This one doesn't need to. Ming Shu floats, the aquatic-peach opening clears space for water lily and lotus to drift, and the woody drydown keeps it present without ever pushing.Ming Shu

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Shi vs. Ming Shu
    ShiMing Shu
    3.4 oz$20.99fragrancenet—

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